Leicester City vs Manchester City, EPL, Prediction, Match Preview & Live Streaming, 29 December

Sunday and again a Premier League fixture today, as Leicester City will be hosting the out-of-form Manchester City (LEI vs MCI) at King Power Stadium on 29th December. The match is going to be played at 8:00 PM IST. Both teams are struggling in their own terms, while Manchester City is trying for the top 4 desperately, on the other side, Leicester City is fighting to escape the relegation. Leicester is currently at 18th position with 14 points and Manchester City is sitting at 7th position with 28 points.

Leicester City Analysis

Leicester comes into this match needing a turnaround, looking at the recent performances, the team has only won one match out of five. The team is trying to adjust with their new coach Ruud van Nistelrooy, with their recent 3-1 loss to Liverpool. Their struggles are evident both offensively and defensively, with an average of 1.20 goals per game and no clean sheets in recent matches.

Leicester’s Key Players

Just like every season, striker Jamie Vardy is their key player with 6 goals this season, though he’s dealing with a knock. Midfielder Boubakary Soumaré will be crucial in breaking up Manchester City’s play. The expected lineup includes players like James Justin and Victor Kristiansen forming the defensive line, with Jakub Stolarczyk as the goalkeeper.

Leicester’s Tactics

Leicester will likely have a 4-2-3-1 formation with some compact defence and swift counter-attacks. Coach van Nistelrooy might instruct his players to sit deeper and hit Manchester City on the break, utilising Vardy’s pace and experience.

Manchester City Analysis

Manchester City has faced a dip in form with two draws and three losses in five games. Despite the bad run, Pep Guardiola’s side remains optimistic. They have averaged one goal per game recently, revealing some defensive vulnerabilities.

Manchester City’s Top Players

Striker Erling Haaland, with 13 goals this season, needs to clutch as he is crucial for City’s attack. Kevin De Bruyne and Phil Foden are essential in midfield, known for their creativity and ability to orchestrate play. City’s expected lineup sees Stefan Ortega in goal, with a defensive setup including Nathan Aké and Manuel Akanji in between.

Manchester City’s Tactics

City will likely stick to a 3-2-4-1 formation, focusing on ball possession and high pressing. Their strategy involves exploiting any defensive gaps from Leicester, with their wide players like Bernardo Silva being key in stretching play.

LEI vs MCI Head-to-Head record

The last five meetings have largely tilted in favour of Manchester City with four wins to Leicester’s one, showing City’s dominance.

Home	Away	Result
Manchester City	Leicester City	3-1
Leicester City	Manchester City	0-1
Manchester City	Leicester City	6-3
Leicester City	Manchester City	0-1
Leicester City	Manchester City	1-0

Betting Tips and Odds

Given the disparity in squad quality and recent head-to-head results, betting odds widely favor Manchester City:

• Recommended Bet: Manchester City to win at odds of 1.33.

The quality of Manchester City’s squad, their historical superiority over Leicester, and their consistent play style present them as favourites. Despite recent struggles, City’s depth should see them through.

Bet	Odds
Leicester City	8.33
Draw	5.63
Manchester City	1.33

LEI vs MCI Venue and Weather Conditions

The King Power Stadium, with a capacity of 32,312, will host this exciting clash. Fans can expect a lively atmosphere. The cold weather, with temperatures around 4°C, might slow the game pace, possibly favouring Manchester City’s possession-based strategy while Leicester banking on quick counter-attacks. Both teams will look to adapt to these conditions, with Leicester hoping to leverage their home support in a pivotal fixture.

Where to Watch LEI vs MCI match? Live Streaming

The fans can watch the epic clash between Leicester City and Manchester City match on Star Sports Network. The OTT users can watch the match live on Disney plus Hotstar.